That’s the beauty of it!

We have a great offer for all of our Mineral Silk customers.  We are looking for Before and After photos to put up on our website.  If we choose to display your photo we will send you a Free full size Foundation!

Tell us what products an d colors you used in your photo, so we can post it along with the picture.  Also let us know if you have any special techniques you used to get that perfect look! Don’t worry we will only use your first name on the photo and wont post your email info!

Check out our current Before and Afters -

http://www.mineralsilk.com/page.html?chapter=0&id=10

 Quick Photo Tips -

Try to keep a consistent background image in your photo. Stand against a door or wall.  This way we can mask it with a black or white image for the site.
 
Keep your face at the same angle when taking the picture, straight on is the best.

Try to stay away from too much sunlight as it will cast too many shadows.Wear your hair natural, don’t distract from your face by creating an elaborate hairdo!Have fun and send us your photos - we want to see what everyone is doing with their makeup!Feel free to show us a daily natural look or show us your glammed up look!We would love for anyone of you to also send in your pics of the way you are using the eyeshadows. Smokey Eyes,  Glamoureyes,  or Natural eyes!
 
De Nelson

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Have you ever examined the ingredients listed on the labels of your cosmetics or other skin care products? Do you know what those ingredients are?

What you may not realize is that many of the cosmetics and  skin care products you are buying contain ingredients that are not only harmful to your skin, but also to your long term health. Continue reading »

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Step 1 - Begin by applying a light shade of concealer to the under eye area, and all over the top lid. Your mineral makeup foundation is a great concealer for this step and prepares your Eyes for the shadow.Step 2 - First, line both the top and bottom rims with an eye pencil, paying close attention to going into the lash line itself. If you have small eyes apply liner starting from the middle of the under eye to the outside of the eye. If your eyes are large feel free to line from corner to corner.

HINT: If you are using liquid liner you can place dots on the lash line and then follow the dots to get a perfectly straight line. I knew those connect the dot puzzles I did as a kid would come in handy some day! Continue reading »

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Your cleansing routine should consists of 4 steps! These 4 steps should be followed twice a day, with step number two only being done once per day. If you have oily or sensitive skin you may only want to try exfoliating two to three times per week to start. If you want a full SPA TREATMENT Steam your face after exfoliating and then use a Pore Refining Mask, then continue on with steps 3 and 4.

STEP ONE CLEANSE - Splash warm water on your face and neck. Pour or work the appropriate amount of skin cleanser into your hands, then mix with some water to work it into a creamy lather. Massage this onto your wet face. Using your fingertips or a soft complexion brush, in a circular motion delicately massage your face for about 30 seconds, making sure to include your neck area. Then rinse with warm water and gently pat your skin dry with a soft towel. A tip: always try to use a cleanser specially formulated for cleansing your face rather than a generic kind of soap. And be careful to avoid the delicate skin around your eyes. Continue reading »

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Former fashion model and television reporter shares her quick beauty tips.

I went from fashion model to frump in record time.Once, image meant everything to me. As a former model and television reporter, I took care of myself and invested in my wardrobe. Now, I take care of kids and the only thing I’ve invested lately is time.After my daughter was born, I wore the same thing day and night: leggings and my husband’s baggy flannels. My pre-pregnancy clothes didn’t fit right. My hair hung in my face.A strange thing began to happen…before long, I ceased to mind wearing the same clothes every day. What’s the point of wearing nice outfits? What’s the point of makeup and mousse? I’m not going to leave the house, I told myself. Who is going to see?

The truth is, the most important person in your household sees you each day. You. Continue reading »

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The Holidays are here, the snow is falling, the Tree is up and its lights are casting a warm glow threw the house. The Carols are playing on the radio, and the smell of freshly baked sugar cookies is lingering in the air. Ok maybe in a perfect world, but currently at our house the snow has fallen and just reminded me how cold Minnesota winters get and that I need to slather lotion on myself so I don’t look like I am shedding my skin at the end of the day.

The Tree is in the stand waiting for lights and decorations, the ingredients for the cookies are still in the grocery bag on the floor and I still have to start my Holiday Shopping! Even though things aren’t perfect I wouldn’t change a thing! Accept for figuring out how people start their shopping so early in the year. For those of you like me who are still looking for some last minute gifts, here are some quick and easy ideas.

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